WhatsApp lets people know if you’re free or busy

Status messages have evolved quite a bit. The early IM platforms, most popularly AIM, had away messages, where you could leave a note when you were away from your computer. That evolved into status messages, where you can set a message even when at your computer. Facebook and Twitter have taken that to a new level, as they represent perpetual and constantly updated status messages. BBCool links us to the BlackBerry equivalent: WhatsApp. Once you install this application, you can share your status with other users. This is not only immediately useful, but has further-reaching implications.

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Geek Review: MOTOROKR EQ5 Ultra Portable Wireless Speakers

Oh yeah! Another UPS package has just been dropped off at my desk and I am pumped to tear it open and see what is inside. Between you and me, I already know what it is but it still feels like it’s my birthday or some other special give Cooper a gift day.

A couple weeks ago I reviewed an awesome set of Bluetooth speakers from BlueAnt called the M1. I was skeptical about the quality and performance of these kinds of accessories because lets face it – for less than $200 what kind of quality can you really expect. As it turns out, BlueAnt managed to create a nice little speaker setup that has proven to be quite handy around my house, work and casual outdoor gatherings.
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Add or remove call logs from your BlackBerry messages

By default, your BlackBerry stores your missed calls in your Messages application. So when you see that you have a missed call it not only shows on your call log, but in your messages as well. I’m not exactly sure why they did this — there’s a prompt when you have a missed call, and again it shows on your call log. I guess some people enjoy it. Thankfully, the BlackBerry is customizable, so you can continue to see missed calls in your messages if you want, but if you don’t you can turn it off. Also, if you like seeing your missed calls in your messages, you can also opt to have all calls display in that area.

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Transferring MP3 voice notes from your BlackBerry to your computer

One thing I’ve been using my BlackBerry for more and more is taking notes. I used to carry around a small pad and paper, but I’d either forget to bring it with me, or else lose it somewhere along the way. With the BlackBerry, it’s with me all the time. Plus, I’m not going to lose the thing — as easily as a pad and paper, at least. While I do use the MemoPad application frequently for chronicling such things as my to read list, I also leave myself a number of voice notes. While I listen to them right on my BlackBerry, I can understand why people would want to transfer those notes to their computers as MP3 files. That’s what we’re going over today.

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Edit replies and forwards on your BlackBerry

You know what’s annoying? Replying to an email and not being able to edit any of the quoted text. Ditto forwarding. Everything below that Original Message line is off limits, and it can be a pain. For instance, what if I want to forward someone an email, but want some information changed, edited, or deleted? I do that all the time on my computer, so why not my BlackBerry. As you might have guessed, there’s an app that can take care of the issue. Via Adam Zeis at CrackBerry we learn of Forward, Reply and Edit, an application which, yes, lets you edit forward and reply text. It sounds like an application which everyone should have on their BlackBerrys.

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BlackBerry News From The Wire for the Week of 8/3/2009

Feeling overloaded with BlackBerry news and rumors? We know the feeling. We hear new things almost every day, and it can be tough to keep up with it all. that’s why we’re bringing you BlackBerry News from the Wire every Thursday.

We’ll catch you up on everything ‘Berry that happened over the course of the week. Not only that, but we’ll rank ‘em by importance, so you can more easily skim the items and read the ones of most significance. If you only have time to read one article, for instance, you might want to head down to our 5-star section. It’s All the BlackBerry News Fit to Geek.

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Introducing the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and you can have it FREE!

RIM has given its fans plenty to be excited about in 2009. They kicked it off with the BlackBerry Curve 8900, and marched through to the Tour, their most powerful CDMA device to date. In the near future we can look forward to the Onyx and the Storm 2, plus a slippery device known now as the Magnum. With all of these high-end devices taking up our attention, it’s easy to lose sight of a lesser offering. This is the case with the BlackBerry Curve 8520, better known by its production name, Gemini. The low-end device hit T-Mobile and Wal-Mart shelves this week amid, well, not much fanfare. Still, there’s a lot to like about the new device.

One thing you will just LOVE about the new Curve 8520 is that you can get it FREE for a limited time only. Continue reading to learn a little more about the brand new Gemini and to find out how you can get yours (and many other models) for free.

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BBGeekcast: August 7, 2009 – Episode 76

We’ve got plenty to talk about this week, including the BlackBerry Curve, which again topped the smartphone charts, and a new patent for a touchscreen BlackBerry. It should lead to some interesting discussion about what RIM will do to integrate touch screen in their future models.

So click on over here to hear the BBGeekcast (11 min, 9 sec)

And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you won’t miss future episodes!

You can also subscribe to the BBGeekcast in iTunes.

Highlights include:
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Comparing BlackBerry models, Curve through the Tour

Ronen at BerryReview makes a good point when he links to a BlackBerry comparison video: You can’t go into a store and compare various BlackBerry models side by side. Well, that is, unless it’s the BlackBerry Store. Go to a T-Mobile retail outlet and you’ll have the Curve 8900, Curve 8520, and then some older Pearls and Curves. Go to AT&T and you’ll see the Bold, Curve 8900, and some other models. Verizon’s the only place for the Tour, so you can’t compare it side by side with a Bold. That’s why I’m also linking to this video. It’s a good look at the various BlackBerry models out there right now, and it can be a good starting point when making a decision about your next BlackBerry purchase.

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The sexiest BlackBerry Skins Available

When it comes to skins for the BlackBerry, one could be talking about a number of things. One might reference a BlackBerry skin when they are talking about the various silicone gel cases that are available to protect your Storm from bumps and bruises. On the other hand, one might also reference BlackBerry skins when referring to the copious amounts of vinyl decals that can be applied to your BlackBerry without voiding your warranty.

In either instance, the discussion is usually directed towards customization of your BlackBerry so that it broadcasts your unique style to the world. Nobody wants their BlackBerry to look exactly like the one the person next to them is holding.
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